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Hi,
New to the forum. I am selling my SP1 and i am currently looking at a S4R. Does anybody have any advice on what to look out for and what questions to ask?
The bike is and 03 model listed for £4550 at a dealers. It has 12,000 miles on the clock. Does any body know when the next service is due and is it a biggy?
Many thanks
Nathan
Lee1980
27-Oct-2005, 12:01
Hi and welcome.
I do love the Sp1's very nice!! S4r is basically a naked 996 so the usual Ducati stuff to look out for im sure someone else will be along to direct you to a thread or try a search. The S4r has only been out a few years so has all the later electrics etc.
At 12,000 miles or 2 years the major service should be carried out which includes a belt change I would ask if this has been done as it can be around 550-600. Also ask if the rockers have been checked to as part of the service.
I'll have a pint of Guinness seeing your at the bar;);)
Just noticed your in bristol to, which dealer is this at? its quite cheap for an 03' S4r
[Edited on 27-10-2005 by Lee1980]
At 12,500 the bike should've just had a major service which includes checking valve clearances, replacing belts and all fluids etc... A big service that'll typically cost somewhere in the £600 region.
If it's had this, fair enough, if it hasn't then budget for spending an extra 600 or so, or use it as a bargaining chip to knock the price down.
Ducati's service interval alternates between a small service and a bigger one every 6000 miles or every year (whichever comes first)
Steve M
27-Oct-2005, 12:08
see HERE (http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=22764#pid216586) too
Hi Lee,
The bike is at a dealer in romford, Essex. I have asked about the servicing but i just get Trade bargain, HPI clear back from them.
Sp1 is on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4583329688&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
I live in Warmley so not too far from Ducati Bristol, what are they like for servicing?
Just been in contact with the dealer he says its just had its C Service? on the 20th August 2005.
Sounds ok, would the C service include belts etc?
Originally posted by nin73
Just been in contact with the dealer he says its just had its C Service? on the 20th August 2005.
Sounds ok, would the C service include belts etc?
Yep,thats the biggie so the belts,valve clearances,etc should have all been done.
Lee1980
27-Oct-2005, 14:50
Ducati Bristol have been fine with servicing for me usual high costs though as they are official dealers. If the S4r you get is out of warrnaty next time I would go to one the independent specialists:cool:
More important what colour is it???
Nice Sp1 to love one as a second bike for sunny days:)
The bike is blue with the white stripe. Bike was registered 01/08/03.
Lee1980
27-Oct-2005, 15:55
ahhh u want a red one with white stripe!!:lol::lol::lol: the fastest colour like mine :D:D
nah, goes with my nice blue dainese leathers
Nattyboy
27-Oct-2005, 23:16
Nin...ref servicing Louigi Motos your man..based in Clutton, just down the road from you...vastly cheaper than ducati bristol and will give your bike much better attention.
Seems like a good price...youll not regret it..:D
Nat
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